A few points have been brought to my attention in regards to new enrollments  that have been submitted in the last month or so.  To ensure that we are all on the same page, I would like to cover a few subjects that may be unclear.

It i  It is important when enrolling people into Debt Settlement that certain disclaimers are made clear to the client before their file arrives in our office. A list of disclaimers have been attached to this email – please ensure that you and your sales reps are informing the client of these points and that they understand them. Some of the more common misconceptions are the following: Continue Reading »

When can a creditor call me? I think that most consumers believe that a collection agency cannot make calls to try and collect a debt on Sunday. A creditor is allowed to call you on Sunday. The provision that allows calls to be made on Sunday is spelled out in the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act.

Can a creditor call me on Sunday if the debt is with a collection agency?

If the debt is still with the original creditor they can definitely still call. Even if the debt is with a collection agency they can call from 8am to 9pm. If the collector calls outside of these times, they could be in violation of the fdcpa or Fair Debt Collection Act.

What is Debt Negotiation? Debt Settlement is a process where a debtor negotiates with a creditor and the creditor agrees to a reduced principal amount of payback. Debt Settlement is also know as debt arbitration and debt negotiation. Debt Arbitration is considered to be an honorable way to settle your debts.

Will a creditor really settle debt with a debt negotiation program? Continue Reading »